Ashley Brooke Silver

Jan 4, 2024 | governing.com | Paul Taylor |Ashley Brooke Silver |Ben Miller

Listen to this episode on the player below or subscribe for free on YouTube or the podcast app of your choice — Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audacy and Audible. The ninth annual list of technology companies active in the state and local government suggests these GovTech100 companies are changing the way government works. The new list, curated by Governing's sister publication, Government Technology, comes with an added twist — the injection of large sums of capital through the private equity market.

Jan 2, 2024 | govtech.com | Ashley Brooke Silver

As Georgia Technology Authority CIO Shawnzia Thomas recently shared with Government Technology, that push will only intensify in 2024. The CIO says that her key priorities this year include cloud platform expansion, innovative citizen-focused service platforms, the implementation of emerging technologies and a strong commitment to digital equity.

Dec 20, 2023 | govtech.com | Ashley Brooke Silver

Residents in South Bend, Ind., will no longer have to choose between digital or in-person access to city services. As the city’s Department of Innovation and Technology gears up for the new year, it unveiled plans to pioneer a specialized Digital Services Office. The new department will consist of a diverse group of individuals, encompassing both existing and newly established roles within the city.

Dec 12, 2023 | govtech.com | Ashley Brooke Silver

According to CIO James Weaver, this critical work includes expanded digital equity and connectivity efforts, data security, and a deeper exploration of emerging tech resources. “At the end of the day, technology is the underpinning of functional business processes,” he said. With an election on the horizon and new technologies seeping into the public-sector space, the North Carolina Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) remains focused on the foundational work of state IT.

Dec 1, 2023 | governing.com | Paul Taylor |Ashley Brooke Silver

Listen to this episode on the player below or subscribe for free on YouTube or the podcast app of your choice — Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audacy and Audible. There was nothing easy about it, nor was it a return to normal after the disruptive years of the pandemic, but state and local governments found ways to hold their own against persistent threats and challenges in cybersecurity and workforce issues in 2023.